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Meteor explodes over Russia, about 1,100 injured
(International News ~ 02/15/13)
MOSCOW (AP) -- A meteor streaked across the sky and exploded over Russia's Ural Mountains with the power of an atomic bomb Friday, its sonic blasts shattering countless windows and injuring about 1,100 people. The spectacle deeply frightened many Russians, with some elderly women declaring that the world was coming to an end. Many of the injured were cut by flying glass as they flocked to windows, curious about what had produced such a blinding flash of light.
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Ste. Genevieve County motel death suspect convicted in similar case
(State News ~ 02/15/13)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- A 52-year-old Columbia man charged with killing a woman at a Ste. Genevieve, Mo., motel was previously convicted of killing another woman at a Springfield motel nearly three decades ago. The Columbia Daily Tribune reported Thursday that Curtis L. ...
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Perryville man charged with selling marijuana to undercover cop
(Local News ~ 02/15/13)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Jason K. Parsons was set to be in court next week to face misdemeanor marijuana possession charges. Now, the 25-year-old Perryville man will have to answer police allegations that he sells the stuff, too. Perry County prosecutors filed felony drug distribution charges Wednesday against Parsons after police said he sold 8 grams of marijuana last March to an undercover narcotics officer with the SEMO Drug Task Force. ...
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Two Sikeston men hurt in I-55 wreck
(Local News ~ 02/15/13)
Two Sikeston, Mo., men were taken to a hospital with moderate injuries after a one-vehicle accident Wednesday night on Interstate 55. According to a report released by the Scott City Fire Department, the incident occurred at about 7:55 p.m. near mile marker 87. ...
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One injured in morning car crash
(Local News ~ 02/15/13)
A single-car crash Thursday morning sent one man to a hospital with minor injuries and backed up traffic on a Cape Girardeau street. Traffic backed up on Lombardo Drive to Cape Rock Drive and along North Clark Avenue after an accident on North Clark Avenue blocked the roadway...
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Mo. Lt. Gov. Kinder to launch waste website
(State News ~ 02/15/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder said he plans to launch a state website to gather tips about wasteful spending in Missouri government. Kinder, a Republican, said the website should be running soon. He detailed plans for it while asking a legislative committee Wednesday to increase his office budget by about $38,500, to get it to its 2009 level...
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Baby spinach products sold in Missouri recalled
(Local News ~ 02/15/13)
Taylor Farms Retail Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of select organic baby spinach products potentially contaminated with E. coli. Two Taylor Farms products under recall in Missouri are Simple Truth Organic 5-ounce baby spinach trays and Taylor Farms Organic 16-ounce baby spinach trays...
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Missouri voter photo ID requirement clears House, local Republicans vote 'yes'
(State News ~ 02/15/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A renewed effort to force Missouri voters to show photo identification cleared the Republican-controlled House on Thursday, but its chances of swiftly advancing beyond that appeared uncertain after the GOP Senate leader said the issue isn't a top-tier priority...
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Cape Girardeau man last to be charged in Kingshighway robbery
(Local News ~ 02/15/13)
A 33-year-old Cape Girardeau man was arrested late Wednesday, becoming the fourth and final suspect expected to face charges that claim he was among those who severely beat a woman in a bank parking lot before making off with nearly $200 of her money...
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Celebrating decades of Valentine's Days
(Local News ~ 02/15/13)
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com ABOVE: Willard and Wilma Crader were recognized as the longest-married couple during the 37th annual Schnucks Supermarket Valentine's Day Breakfast on Thursday at the Arena Building in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Legal action threatened over school prom policy
(Local News ~ 02/15/13)
ST. LOUIS -- The Scott County Central School District is facing a threat of legal action over a policy barring same-sex couples from attending prom together. The Southern Poverty Law Center on Thursday accused the district near Sikeston, Mo., of discrimination and gave the district until Feb. 25 to revise the school-dance policy or face a potential lawsuit. District superintendent Alvin McFerren declined to comment...
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Central girls basketball team survives Perryville scare
(High School Sports ~ 02/15/13)
Only after Allison Moldenhauer's buzzer-beating 3-point attempt caromed off the rim could Central coach Sherri Shirrell breathe a sigh of relief. She had just witnessed her Tigers weather a storm of turnovers and missed opportunities, but still manage a 42-39 girls basketball victory over Perryville on Thursday night...
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Focus of Arkansas manhunt arrested in Cape
(Local News ~ 02/15/13)
Cape Girardeau police apprehended three Arkansas suspects Thursday night, including one who had been the focus of an intense 35-hour manhunt and was considered so dangerous that those who lived near the search were cautioned to stay in their homes. Eric Kent of Brookland, Ark., his father and an unidentified female passenger were taken into custody about 6:30 p.m. ...
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Missing Mich. man's car found in Missouri forest
(Local News ~ 02/15/13)
BIG RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) -- Authorities in southern Missouri were searching for clues Friday after a car belonging to a missing Michigan man was found in a remote area of Mark Twain National Forest. Fred Byrne, 49, of Big Rapids, has been missing since Tuesday, when he dropped off his son at Hope College in Holland, Mich., and visited his mother. ...
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Mo. Democrats propose assault weapon ban
(State News ~ 02/15/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri's gun-friendly culture isn't stopping some House Democrats from trying to purge assault weapons from the state. Legislation backed by several St. Louis area lawmakers would require gun owners to surrender or destroy their assault weapons within 90 days of the measure's passage. ...
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Third Tuesday Tea Time
(Submitted Story ~ 02/15/13)
PRESS RELEASE CAPE COUNTY TEA PARTY THIRD TUESDAY TEA TIME On February 19th, 2013 at 6:30pm, the Cape County Tea Party (CCTP) will hold its open monthly meeting at the Cape Girardeau Public Library. The meeting is called the Third Tuesday Tea Time (TTTT) and is held on the Third Tuesday of each month to continue the work to complete our Mission as stated below...
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auditorium
(Submitted Story ~ 02/15/13)
feburary 26th 2013 there will be an opening concert dedicated to kinder hall part of the cape central high school building. it is free come out please.
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MIZZOU FANS
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/15/13)
All 6 grandchildren of Robin and Nancy Burger of New Hamburg cheered the MIZZOU tigers on to a victory on Saturday February 9th. Luke Benson,Alex,Rocky,Riley,Kole and Kendall Burger
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With hours left to nominate, Democratic candidate field shifts in 8th District
(Local News ~ 02/15/13)
A field of Democratic candidates vying for a nomination for the 8th Congressional District special election saw some changes in the roster Thursday. State Rep. Linda Black of Bonne Terre, Mo., announced she was dropping out of the race, leaving state Rep. ...
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Residents deal with reduced hours at rural post offices
(Local News ~ 02/15/13)
Dustin Schmidt's house in rural Dutchtown isn't included on any postal delivery route. Last year, the post office where he picks up his mail was studied for closure, along with thousands nationwide, to reduce costs. Instead, to his relief, its hours were reduced...
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Trail camera photographs mountain lion at conservation area
(Local News ~ 02/15/13)
The Missouri Department of Conservation confirmed the sighting of another mountain lion earlier this month, bringing the number of confirmed sightings in the state to 39 since 1994. The latest verification comes from a photo taken Feb. 2 in the Peck Ranch Conservation Area, a wildlife refuge operated by the department in portions of Carter and Shannon counties...
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Non-Profits Should Tug At the Heart In Order to Af
(Submitted Story ~ 02/15/13)
The following are text excerpts from end of the year solicitations from two charities: 1) Marla receives poor grades mostly due to her hunger. Her stomach hurts during class and she can't remember the answers. Marla's mother Janice works the night shift at Walmart and can't afford to buy such basic foodstuffs as sliced white bread and peanut butter...
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County commissioners approve purchase of trucks
(Local News ~ 02/15/13)
Cape Girardeau County commissioners on Thursday approved purchasing new trucks for several county departments. Associate Commissioner Paul Koeper gave the commission an overview of the condition of five trucks owned by the county with high mileage and in need of repair. ...
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Mo. Senate advances bill fixing disability fund
(State News ~ 02/15/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri senators have passed legislation replenishing an insolvent fund for injured workers and limiting lawsuits for job-related diseases. The 32-2 vote Thursday sent the measure to the House. The bill would eliminate a $25 million deficit in the Second Injury Fund by temporarily doubling the fee Missouri employers could be charged and limiting the types of injuries the fund covers...
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Mo. lawmakers approve separate open records bills
(State News ~ 02/15/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri House and Senate each has approved measures that would renew expired security exemptions to the open meetings and records law. Both chambers voted Thursday to shield public buildings' security plans and law enforcement guidelines for terrorism incidents from public records requests. The two exemptions expired at the end of 2012...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 02/15/13)
Today is Friday, Feb. 15, the 46th day of 2013. There are 319 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 15, 1933, President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt escaped an assassination attempt in Miami that mortally wounded Chicago Mayor Anton J. Cermak; gunman Giuseppe Zangara was executed more than four weeks later...
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Steen scores in OT in Blues 4-3 win over Red Wings
(Professional Sports ~ 02/15/13)
DETROIT -- The slumping St. Louis Blues got off to a slow start, falling behind by two goals to the Detroit Red Wings. "It looked like a case of here we go again," St. Louis coach Ken Hitchcock said. The Blues, though, had other plans. Alexander Steen stuffed in a rebound 52 seconds into overtime to lift St. Louis to a 4-3 much-needed victory over Detroit on Wednesday night...
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Births 2/15/13
(Births ~ 02/15/13)
Daughter to Sgt. Todd A. and Chelsea M. Williams of Fountain, Colo., St. Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colo., 7:27 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. Name, Hattie Layne. Weight, 8 pounds, 6 ounces. Fourth child, second daughter. Mrs. Williams is the daughter of Joe White of Bertrand, Mo., and Susan Inman of Cape Girardeau. Williams is the son of Randy and Gini Williams of Commerce, Ga. He is serving in the U.S. Army...
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Wallingford is a quality leader
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/15/13)
The most promising method of securing virtuous and morally stable citizens is to elect virtuous leaders. He is the truest friend of liberty, first, who tries most to promote its virtue, and second, who will not suffer any person to be chosen for office who is not wise and virtuous. We elected a virtuous and wise man to serve us in the Missouri state Senate: Wayne Wallingford...
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Springtime of revival coming
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/15/13)
What do Hollywood, Planned Parenthood, the media and liberals in general fear the most? A new springtime revival of morality in our country. Going back to the moral state of more than 50 years ago would drive the aforementioned group crazy. Back to days when women were respected and not looked upon and treated as objects. ...
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Conserving, trailing and other matters of some import
(Column ~ 02/15/13)
In the weeks since our representative in the U.S. House of Representatives announced her resignation, there has been some discussion about how Southeast Missouri has turned into a stronghold of political conservatism in recent years, especially in the years since Bill Emerson took the House seat as a Republican, a major shift at the time in the tide of popular voting. The Republican nominee is pretty much considered to be a shoo-in for the vacant seat...
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Antique cars
(Editorial ~ 02/15/13)
For some golf is a hobby. Others enjoy music or writing. And then there are folks who have a passion for classic cars. For one local car club, 2013 represents a milestone. The Capaha Antique Car Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. A story in Sunday's Good Times section will highlight the group and some of its activities. You'll enjoy the photos by Southeast Missourian photographer Adam Vogler. A gallery can be found at semissourian.com/multimedia...
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Genevieve Menz
(Obituary ~ 02/15/13)
BENTON, Mo. -- Genevieve E. Menz, 90, of Benton died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013. She was born Feb. 13, 1923, in Oran, Mo., to Marion Sylvester and Edith Winchester Stuckey. She and Paul Phillip Menz Sr. were married Sept. 7, 1940, in Benton. He preceded her in death Dec. 1, 1988...
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Jack Keys
(Obituary ~ 02/15/13)
ADVANCE, Mo. — Jack Keys, 58, of Advance died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at the family home. Arrangements are incomplete at the Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee, Mo.
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Billie James
(Obituary ~ 02/15/13)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Billie W. James, 65, of Marble Hill passed away Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born May 13, 1947, in Marble Hill, son of Otha R. "Jack" and Beulah M. Hill James. He and Joyce Baker were married June 8, 1968...
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Robert Eifert
(Obituary ~ 02/15/13)
CRYSTAL CITY, Mo. -- Robert E. Eifert, 74, of Crystal City passed away Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013. Beloved husband for 55 years of Soundra "Joy" Eifert; loving father of Debra (Jim) Maniaci and Kay (Derek) Hardesty; dearest grandfather of Gary (Kristina) Maniaci, Karl (Anita) Hardesty, Niki Maniaci, Mark (Tiffany) Maniaci, Kory (Michelle) Hardesty, Lauren Maniaci and Jeannette Knaff; great-grandfather of Dominic Maniaci, Jordan Hardesty, Maria Maniaci, Landon Hardesty and Kaden Maniaci; dear brother of Betty (the late Pete) Raines, the late Ruby (Karl) Hilleman and Elroy (Bobbie) Eifert; and dear brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and dear friend to many.. ...
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Kevin Dougherty
(Obituary ~ 02/15/13)
THEBES, Ill. -- Kevin Gene Dougherty, 50, of Thebes died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at home with his family by his side, following a four-year battle with cancer. He was born April 27, 1962, in Springfield, Ill., son of Charles E. and Honey Lou Hantz Dougherty. He and Tamra "Tammy" Monahan were married Nov. 1, 1999...
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Arzie Cook
(Obituary ~ 02/15/13)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Arzie E. Cook, 79, of Chaffee passed away Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at the family home. He was born Dec. 31, 1933, near Painton, Mo., to the late Luster Elbert and Lillie Catherine Jenkins Cook. He and Lois Sullinger were married April 30, 1953...
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Kenneth Cherry
(Obituary ~ 02/15/13)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Kenneth W. Cherry, 82, of Perryville died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at Perry County Memorial Hospital. He was born May 27, 1930, in St. Louis County, son of Albert and Margaret Kohl Cherry. He and Patricia Ann Kelley were married May 24, 1958, in St. Charles, Mo...
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Envelope, please: some Oscar leaders deemed nap-worthy
(Entertainment ~ 02/15/13)
NEW YORK -- Nancy Zwiers was genuinely psyched to see "Lincoln," but something happened between the ticket purchase and the credits. Off screen, that is. "Yes, I fell asleep," confessed the 54-year-old marketing executive in Long Beach, Calif. "I only have two clear memories of the movie: a bunch of old white guys sitting around talking and Sally Field in a perpetual state of angst."...
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Out of the past 2/15/13
(Out of the Past ~ 02/15/13)
Southeast Missouri State University incidental fees are increased an average of 6.9 percent, and room and board fees increased a maximum of 12 percent at a meeting of the university Board of Regents; both hikes are effective in the fall. Remodeling of vacant offices in the county courthouse in Jackson is underway; Presiding Commissioner Gene Huckstep explains the work will be done a few offices at a time and should be finished during this year...
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Jackson police report 2/15/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/15/13)
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Cape Girardeau fire report 2/15/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/15/13)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Tuesday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Wednesday:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 2/15/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/15/13)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt...
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ARTifacts 2/15/13
(Entertainment ~ 02/15/13)
Safari Playland, 529 W. Main St. in Jackson, will hold a game day Saturday, with event times at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. This play-and-party zoo is part of the educational program offered by Lazy L Safari Park. The children will play Animal bingo. Space is limited, so participants must preregister. Cost is $7.50 per person and includes admission to Safari Playland for the day. To register for game day, visit Safari Playland during open hours or phone 204-4450...
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Battle Ready: Roller Girls poised for continued growth as season begins
(Entertainment ~ 02/15/13)
By Samantha Rinehart ~ Southeast Missourian "Skate, Battle and Roll!" It's a cry that blends the grace required to skate, the toughness of the girls who play the derby and the rock 'n' roll attitude they display. And it's the name of their next bout...
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High school roundup: Kelly girls edge Delta in regular-season finale
(High School Sports ~ 02/15/13)
All the local high school events reported Thursday to the Southeast Missourian.
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Reisenbichler, Darnell, Bryant stay in title contention at state wrestling meet
(High School Sports ~ 02/15/13)
Only three of the 11 area competitors won their first-round matches Thursday on the first day of the Missouri State Wrestling Championships in Columbia, Mo. Jackson posted two of the victories in the Class 4 meet, while Central's lone qualifier notched the other win in the Class 3 competition...
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Eight local swimmers and divers will compete at state swim meet
(High School Sports ~ 02/15/13)
The eight-girl contingent representing Southeast Missouri at the MSHSAA State Girls Swimming and Diving Championships in St. Peters, Mo., features both experienced participants and youthful newcomers. It should add up to an exciting weekend, one with high aspirations and attainable goals...
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Southeast Missouri State men's basketball team hits road for final stretch
(College Sports ~ 02/15/13)
The Southeast men play their final four OVC games away from home
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Speak Out 2/15/13
(Speak Out ~ 02/15/13)
I love driving around the city and looking at all the piles of leaves. Another great idea by the city of Cape. Taxpayer money wasted. Partisan politics Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham has said he'll hold up the nominations to head the Department of Defense and the CIA until he gets to the bottom of Benghazi. ...
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Southeast Missouri State tennis team opens 2013 season under new coach
(College Sports ~ 02/15/13)
Josh Moore hopes to lead the program to better days
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Cardinals give GM Mozeliak three-year extension
(Professional Sports ~ 02/15/13)
JUPITER, Fla. -- The St. Louis Cardinals announced a three-year contract extension with general manager John Mozeliak on Thursday and exercised the 2014 option for manager Mike Matheny, hoping the pair will keep the team contending for the World Series...
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Hard Knock Nights: 'Annie' coming to River Campus stage
(Entertainment ~ 02/15/13)
The Broadway musical "Annie" will take the stage at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus featuring a freshman who snagged the lead, a Southeast faculty member playing Daddy Warbucks and Lloyd, an 18-month-old hound mix, who will play the part of Annie's dog Sandy...
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Mo. House budget plan skips Medicaid expansion
(State News ~ 02/15/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Following through on Republican opposition, the top budget writer for the Missouri House outlined a spending plan Thursday that omits Gov. Jay Nixon's proposed Medicaid expansion. The plan by Budget Committee Chairman Rick Stream also provides a smaller increase for public colleges and universities, early childhood initiatives and various other programs the Democratic governor had proposed for the 2014 fiscal year...
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Litany of secrets after Pope Benedict's retirement announcement bombshell
(International News ~ 02/15/13)
VATICAN CITY -- For an institution devoted to eternal light, the Vatican has shown itself to be a master of smokescreens since Pope Benedict XVI's shock resignation announcement. On Thursday, the Vatican spokesman acknowledged that Benedict hit his head and bled profusely while visiting Mexico in March. Two days earlier the same man acknowledged that Benedict has had a pacemaker for years, and underwent a secret operation to replace its battery three months ago...
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In Timbuktu, al-Qaida left manifesto
(International News ~ 02/15/13)
TIMBUKTU, Mali -- In their hurry to flee last month, al-Qaida fighters left behind a crucial document: Tucked under a pile of papers and trash is a confidential letter, spelling out the terror network's strategy for conquering northern Mali and reflecting internal discord over how to rule the region...
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US Airways lands $11 billion merger with American
(National News ~ 02/15/13)
DALLAS -- US Airways CEO Doug Parker has landed the big merger he sought for years. Now the soon-to-be CEO of the new American Airlines has to make it work. The fleet needs new planes and new paint. Frequent flier programs have to be combined. American's on-time performance must improve. And the airline needs to win back business travelers who have drifted to competitors. But Parker's nothing if not persistent...
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Ex-L.A. cop hostage story renews question about manhunt
(National News ~ 02/15/13)
BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. -- Karen and Jim Reynolds say they came face to face with fugitive Christopher Dorner, not on a snow-covered mountain trail, but inside their cabin-style condo. During a 15-minute ordeal just a stone's throw from a command post authorities had set up in the massive manhunt for the ex-Los Angeles police officer, the couple said Dorner bound them and put pillowcases on their heads. At one point, he explained that he had been there for days...
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Fish in drug-tainted water suffer reaction, study says
(National News ~ 02/15/13)
BOSTON -- What happens to fish that swim in waters tainted by traces of drugs that people take? When it's an anti-anxiety drug, they become hyper, anti-social and aggressive, a study found. They even get the munchies. It may sound funny, but it could threaten the fish population and upset the delicate dynamics of the marine environment, scientists say...
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Prayer 2/15/13
(Prayer ~ 02/15/13)
O Lord God, we praise you, for your ways are higher than our ways. Amen.
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Southeast Missouri State women's basketball team resumes quest to make OVC tournament
(College Sports ~ 02/15/13)
Redhawks are currently 10th in the conference standings
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Best Bet: 'Civil War Times'
(Entertainment ~ 02/15/13)
As the sesquicentennial of the Civil War continues, Southeast Missouri State University's Crisp Museum is bringing the early 1860s to life with a program from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday called "Civil War Times." Re-enactors from Southeast Missouri and other individuals will introduce participants to the lives of soldiers and their families. Call 651-2260 or email museum@semo.edu for more information...
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Civil War battle site in Callaway Co. to be surveyed
(State News ~ 02/15/13)
FULTON, Mo. (AP) -- A federal grant will be used for an archaeological survey of a Civil War battle in central Missouri. The $28,500 National Park Service grant will pay for three days of fieldwork March 21-24 at the site of the July 1862 Battle of Moore's Mill in northeast Callaway County...
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